Cangnan #4

Location

The Cangnan 4 Offshore Wind Farm is located in the East China Sea, specifically in Xiaguan, Cangnan, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. The exact coordinates are 27.275, 120.9667 (WGS 84).

Ownership and Operation

The project is developed and owned by Huaneng Power International Inc, a subsidiary of Huaneng International Power Development Corporation. The operation of the wind farm is managed by Huaneng Zhejiang Cangnan Offshore Windpower Co., Ltd..

Capacity and Output

The Cangnan 4 Offshore Wind Farm has a total nameplate capacity of 400 MW. It is equipped with wind turbines, each having a nameplate capacity of 5.2 MW, supplied by Envision Energy Ltd.

Construction and Commissioning

The construction of the wind farm began in 2021, and it entered into commercial operation in September 2022. The project was developed in multiple phases.

Foundations

The wind turbines in the Cangnan 4 Offshore Wind Farm are installed on fixed foundations, specifically using an array of monopile foundations.

Environmental Impact

The wind farm generates approximately 1,200,000 MWh of electricity annually, which helps to offset about 1,287,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year.

Maintenance

Envision Energy Ltd is contracted as the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor for the wind farm for a period of 5 years.

Additional Details

The project is part of the broader efforts by Huaneng Power International to develop and manage large-scale power projects, including thermal, hydro, and new energy power plants. The company operates in China, Singapore, and Pakistan, serving regional grid companies.